Coordination on Afghanistan should for area’s peace: FM Jilani

Caretaker International Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, whereas speaking to Iran’s Particular Consultant for Afghanistan Affairs Hassan Kazmi Qomi, stated Afghanistan’s neighbouring nations have a key function to play within the area’s peace and stability.

In line with an announcement issued by the International Workplace, FM Jilani “emphasised the necessity for enhanced coordination for regional stability”.

The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) pose vital threats emanating from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Al Qaeda’s presence in Afghanistan has additionally been famous.

The TTP with historic ties to the Afghan Taliban has utilised Afghanistan as a sanctuary, launching assaults in opposition to Pakistan because the Taliban returned to energy in 2021.

A latest bombing in Kerman (Iran) on the event of IRGC Commander Qasim Soleimani’s dying anniversary was carried out by ISKP.

Whereas the Taliban and ISKP have ideological variations, the state of affairs in Afghanistan has offered circumstances for ISKP to use and conduct transnational terrorist actions, impacting regional stability.

Addressing these threats requires coordinated efforts amongst regional nations, intelligence sharing, and diplomatic measures to forestall Afghanistan from changing into a protected haven for terrorist teams focusing on neighboring nations.

On the fifth Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan hosted by Russia final September, regional nations had known as on the Taliban administration to take efficient measures to dismantle terrorist teams throughout the nation. The assembly in Kazan emphasised the significance of guaranteeing Afghanistan’s territory not serves as a “terrorism hotspot”.

Mr Jilani, in his assembly with Iranian official, underscored Pakistan’s dedication to a peaceable and secure Afghanistan.

Earlier, Ambassador Qomi held in depth talks along with his Pakistani counterpart, Particular Consultant on Afghanistan Asif Durrani, on the state of affairs in Afghanistan and the regional processes for peace and dialogue.